WEST HAM planning approval rate
WEST HAM ward in Newham has a 97.7% approval rate based on 88 planning decisions. Newham overall: 81.6%.
Last updated: September 2026
WEST HAM is 16.1 percentage points above the Newham average, making it one of the more permissive wards in this council area. Applications here have historically faced lower refusal rates.
How WEST HAM compares
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Recent decisions in WEST HAM
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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